An expanded metal mesh specialist has appointed a new business developer and launched an e-commerce website to support its long term growth strategy.

The Expanded Metal Company has re-appointed Paul Whitton to the post of business development manager. He is an experienced sales professional in the manufacturing industry not least at the Hartlepool business where he has previously spent 35 years. In the interim, he has spent six years in sales roles for Rockwool Group.

MD Philip Astley said: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul back to the company. He will be instrumental in forging links with end users and contractors, and I’m looking forward to seeing him re-join our specialist team and bring his wide-ranging experience to bear.”

In addition, the business has launched a new e-commerce website through which customers can buy expanded metal mesh products and order samples.

Website users can choose from hundreds of raised and flattened meshes in materials such as steel, stainless steel, pre-galvanised steel, aluminium and tinplate, as well as a range of accessories.